Franklin County reports 107 total cases as of Friday

Brookville, IN—On Friday, the Franklin County Health Department today announced receiving three new positive cases for COVID-19, bringing Franklin County’s total number of positives to 107.  The three new patients are adults.  Health officials also announced that four more patients have recovered from the coronavirus, bringing Franklin County’s total number of recovered patients to 78.

Officials would like to remind businesses, according to the governor’s executive order 20-26 section 4, “On or before May 11, 2020, all Hoosier employers shall develop a plan to implement measures and institute safeguards to ensure a safe environment for their employees, customers, clients, and members.”  The order further states, “The plan shall be provided to each employee or staff and posted publicly.”  The plan must also follow the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.   source:  State of Indiana Executive Order 20-26.  To review executive order 20-26, go to www.coronavirus.in.gov.